From a comic book behemoth to pop music's most flamboyant icon, what's next for Tom?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 36-year-old star is top of the list to star as John Connor in the Terminator reboot - a part played by his Batman co-star Christian Bale in Terminator Salvation.

Sources told the website while a meeting hasn't taken place with Alan Taylor he is his first choice for the role.

Testing for actors and actresses is reportedly set to start next week, with the likes of Emilia Clarke and Brie Larson expected to audition for the part.

Meanwhile, Tom's competition is expected to Garrett Hedlund and Boyd Holbrook - while Arnie is set to return for the first time since 2003's Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.